"No President has ever, ever, ever obstructed Congress in the manner that we have seen from President Trump."
"And, in fact, on July 19, Sondland told President Zelensky directly that President Trump wanted to hear a commitment to the investigations on the July 25 call, correct?"
"But then they learn that they have got to do something more for the President."
"These are our government officials who work for us. Instead, they were working hard to help the President advance his personal political interests."
"President Trump offered Ukrainian President Zelensky a meeting in the White House, but first he wanted investigations into the Bidens."
"This isn't a close call. We have a Ukrainian President at war with Russia, desperate for a White House meeting."
"Our Framers feared one day we would face a moment like this. They gave us an impeachment--they gave us impeachment as a safety valve not to punish the President, but to defend our elections and our Co..."
"And on that same day, State Department official Volker had breakfast with Rudy Giuliani, and he reported to Sondland by text message, most important is for Zelensky to say he will help investigations,..."
"Getting back to the facts surrounding the President's abuse of power using the White House meeting as leverage for helping his political campaign."
"So at this point, the Ukrainian President expected that meeting."
"That same day, Sondland updated senior--multiple Trump administration officials that Zelensky was, quote, 'prepared to receive POTUS' call and would offer assurances about the investigations.' Isn't t..."